A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week".
This is a non-binding Senate resolution designating the week starting October 19, 2025 as National Character Counts Week. The measure expresses support for character education and for young people to develop traits that contribute to a healthy, democratic society. It emphasizes that character development is a shared responsibility among families, schools, faith communities, youth and civic organizations, and other social institutions. The resolution encourages individuals and organizations to adopt and promote core character values—such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship, and honesty—and to observe the designated week with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities. It does not authorize new funding or create enforceable requirements; its effect is ceremonial and educational guidance.
Key Points
- 1Designates the week beginning October 19, 2025, as “National Character Counts Week.”
- 2Identifies core values of character (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship, honesty) and notes these values are foundational to a democratic society.
- 3Affirms that character development is a joint responsibility of families, schools, faith communities, youth and civic organizations, and other social institutions.
- 4Encourages individuals and organizations to adopt these elements of character in education and everyday life and to observe the week with suitable ceremonies and activities.
- 5Makes clear the designation is symbolic (non-binding) and does not authorize funding or impose mandatory requirements.